Madison invents a stress reduction app featuring guided murder meditations that unexpectedly awaken dark desires in her straight-laced roommate, Emma. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com JESS PAUL as Emma DANA DERUYCK as Madison MELISSA MEDINA as Violet OWEN MCCUEN as Chad MORRISON JAMES as Jack [Post Credit Scene] The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, includi...
Feb 13, 2025•37 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Doomed to spend Christmas Eve with her judgmental mother as a monstrous zit invades her face, makeup artist Val turns to the black market to buy a discontinued but supposedly miraculous face mask. When its application doesn’t go as planned, Val must decide how far she’ll go for clear skin and maternal validation. Dive in for some body horror for the long holiday break. This is the final OMINOUS THRILL episode of 2024 - we'll be back in Feb 2025! “Extraction” written by Tiffany Michelle Brown Cre...
Nov 14, 2024•37 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast OMINOUS THRILL RETURNS IN FEB 2025. Until then, here's a holiday treat to warm your dark little hearts: the first episode from another creepy fiction show I think you'll like - How i Died. DESCRIPTION: "Bodies are piling up in the strange town of Springfield, and forensic pathologist Jonathan Spacer intends to find out why. But Jon isn’t without his own secrets… He can talk to the dead, for starters. How i Died is a full-cast serial fiction podcast for mature audiences. Available now on all podc...
Nov 01, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Judgment Day closes in on Lera and leaves a trail of bloody violence. On the run, Lera and Risa find themselves in the middle of a sinister conspiracy in which they’ll have to confront their dark side to survive. Judith's connection to town folk is revealed, and a more sinister plot unfolds. This is Part Three of a Three Part story. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com LEAH VOYSEY as Lera / Jezzy Triple Six GRACE NIX as Risa Vendoza GUY KENT as J...
Oct 24, 2024•41 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Tensions mount for Lera immediately after her fiery clash with Judith. With her recovery interrupted by bizarre threats, Lera befriends rookie cop Risa as the terror closes in around her and a larger threat looms This is Part Two of a Three Part story. Part Three will be published on Oct 24, 2024 Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com LEAH VOYSEY as Lera / Jezzy Triple Six GRACE NIX as Risa Vendoza CHELSEA KRAUSS as Judith JOLEEN ANDERSEN as Dr. We...
Oct 10, 2024•40 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Buried desire boils to the surface, putting Lera and Judith on a collision course with belief, acceptance, and a terrifying quest for salvation. This is Part One of a three-part story. Part Two will be published on Oct 10, 2024. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com Starring LEAH VOYSEY as Lera / Jezzy Triple Six CHELSEA KRAUSE as Judith JONATHAN CAHILL as Will MONTEREY MORRESEY as Tim JOHN D. MICHAELS as Serious Sounding Man on the Radio / Joseph...
Sep 12, 2024•42 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Pursuing a big promotion creates chaos for True Crime Executive Lacie when she tries to adapt a new story from reclusive former best-selling horror author S.V. Mallen and unwittingly invites a malevolent force into her life. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com JULIANA LABARBIERA as Lacie Ridgeway CATHERINE BALLANTYNE as Kim Valentine RAY LASKA as S.V. Mallen DAVID PATRICK RAINES as Grant OWEN MCCUEN as Cain MARY ANNE STANEK as Janet LISA STANLEY...
Aug 15, 2024•44 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Dreams of cashing out of "the life" are shattered for Ava and Dale when a quiet night of laying low in a desert motel descends into chaos and death, leading to a fever dream of a town called JOYHAVƎИ, where nothing is as it appears and a strange man named Troy seems to offer the only way out. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com JOLENE ANDERSEN as AVA JOHN HENRY RICHARDSON as DALE JAMES LEWIS as POLICE OFFICER AARON GROBEN as TROY LISA STANLEY as M...
Jul 11, 2024•46 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast The number one request I get from listeners is... MORE EPISODES, PLEASE! To that end... OMINOUS THRILL is on the prowl for original, dark, and devious fiction stories to adapt into our highly-rated immersive audio series. If you are a storyteller or know a storyteller with stories that would make great Ominous Thrill episodes, please visit our website for more information. https://ominousthrill.com/submit Reach me directly at ominousthrill@gmail.com Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds rais...
Jul 04, 2024•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast A career-making interview with billionaire Trace Vogel pits journalist couple Amber and Simone against each other when obsession, betrayal, and revenge collide with macabre horrors from the past. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com Starring: RACHEL GRIFFEN AS AMBER TAYLOR JABARA AS SIMONE JOHN WILCOX AS TRACE LEV RODRIGEZ SHIVERS AS INDIGO LISA STANLEY AS THE SENATOR ALEJANDRO DIAZ AS ROMONE Additional voices: ROBERTA JACKSON CALLUM SANDERS JAKE M...
Jun 13, 2024•48 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Late-night radio host Bella Donna delivers extreme advice to the delight and horror of her audience until creepy and dangerous listener Trevor forces her to confront the brutal consequences of her show. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com Starring: Caitlynn Elizabeth as Bella Donna Ethan Haslam as Brad Catherine Ballantyne as Pamela Eliot as Trevor Jolene Andersen as 911 Operator Merideth Nudo as Colleen and "Final Caller" Owen Mc Cuen as Scott Ma...
May 09, 2024•54 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast When mysterious blasts rock the small town of Silver Falls in 1984, two nuclear engineers, Nicole and Daniel, and their teen daughter Morgan must confront suspicious townsfolk Ned and survive the horrific results of their secretive work. This Cold War-era creature feature blends a bit of the horror classic "The Thing" with a sprinkle of "Annihilation," a dash of "Them," and a sprig of "Lovecraft Country." Stir well, and enjoy! Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominoust...
Apr 11, 2024•35 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Stuart hits his breaking point in a business deal and turns to the dark web to order its "termination." But the mysterious woman who answers his call may have even darker needs of her own. Beware, this one's short but devious, violent, and sexy. 😎 Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com CAST: Lilith - JOLENE ANDERSEN Stuart - JACOB BETTS Additional voices from: Jarvis Baliey Merideth Nudo Valencia Rumanpouw The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank ...
Mar 14, 2024•23 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Nina's professional life takes a hit after a long bout of insomnia. When business acquaintance Toby introduces her to a new sleep therapy called "Sleep Tight." she reluctantly agrees. But when side effects include nightmares of brutal murders that seem to come true, Nina's mother, Vivian, must finally divulge a dark family secret. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com CAST: MIKKI HERNANDEZ AS NINA GERI-NIKOL LOVE AS VIVAN TOBY MILEY AS TOBY RACHEL K...
Feb 15, 2024•45 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast A ride to the airport turns bizarre for Kira when an uninvited passenger joins her, and the quirky driver proves to have a more nefarious destination in mind. Be warned - you may never use a ride share again after listening to this episode. (Inspired by real events) Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com CAST: Kira - Rachel Griffin Jake - Jonathan Cahil Armen - Mark Brasich Chanters: Loganne Digma Jakhi Duncan Maganda Marie Marquis Pinckney Alex ...
Feb 15, 2024•35 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Get a taste of the devious audio delights of OMINOUS THRILL—an anthology of full-cast dark fiction, horror, thriller, and suspense! Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary s...
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